Real Estate News & Insights
Corcoran Group Announces First Franchise in New Mexico
The firm will serve clients across the New Mexico capital city and in the surrounding areas up to the Colorado border. Continue Reading Corcoran Group Announces First Franchise in New Mexico
Kendra Newman Named General Counsel at Keller Williams
Newman joined KW in August 2021 as vice president and deputy general counsel. Continue Reading Kendra Newman Named General Counsel at Keller Williams
4 Trends That Could Upend The U.S. Housing Market
Source: Seeking Alpha --- In the previous blog, we shared that the COVID-driven homebuying surge has waned. Could things get worse? Let's take a look. Fewer customers for single family homes Contrary to popular belief, the COVID lockdowns had a negative impact on...
Hot housing market expected to stick around through holidays
Source: ABC 15--- Arizona's red hot real estate trend looks like it will continue through the holiday season. Traditionally, a slower time of year for home sales, conventional wisdom suggests sellers wait until the new year to list their property. But this year,...
With rising inflation and a hot housing market, here’s what you need to know about buying a home right now
Source: CNBC --- Higher prices are almost everywhere. Americans are paying more these days for products like food and gasoline, thanks to rising inflation. Of course, this rising inflation will also impact the cost of buying a new home. “With inflation rising so...
Not just prices: How else the housing market has changed
Source: WTOP News--- The National Association of Realtors has released a years’ worth of research on how the housing market has changed — and the answer is a lot. Aside from skyrocketing prices, stiff competition among potential buyers and a record speed at which...
Mortgage assistance program available for North Las Vegas homeowners
Source: Fox 5 --- A non-profit organization is offering to help catch families or individuals up on up to 6 months of mortgage back payments or future payments. Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC) said $300,000 of aid is available. Housing Director Rumaldo Chaidez, said...
I want to refinance my mortgage, but I’m about to turn 70. Is it wise to refinance at my time of life?
Source: Market Watch --- Dear MarketWatch, I hope you can help me figure this out. I am 69 years old and will turn 70 at the end of the month. I’ve been offered a cash out refinance loan and need to decide whether to take a 15- or 30-year loan. My monthly obligation...
A busy real estate market and building long-term wealth
Source: Vermont Biz --- The pressures on Washington County’s housing market essentially condense down to affordability and availability. According to Karen Hatcher, the national vacancy rate is 6.7 percent. Vermont’s is 3.4 percent. Washington County’s is even lower...
MILLENNIALS, REMOTE WORK ARE UPENDING CITIES—WHAT IT MEANS FOR REAL ESTATE
Source: Ris Media --- Location is, and has always been, everything in real estate. The truism that where a property sits must be its most important characteristic remains undisputed. But what is location, really? What does it mean to homebuyers, and what are the...
Nancy Knows Homes – All Things Real Estate: Why Zillow exited the home flipping market
Source: Cross Timbers Gazette --- Over a week ago Zillow announced it was exiting its home flipping business. Am I surprised? Absolutely not. Why? Because good agents know that you cannot commoditize the buying and selling of people’s homes. It’s just way too personal...
To dodge the New Year’s property frenzy, sell your home immediately
Source: Brinkwire --- To dodge the New Year’s property frenzy, sell your home immediately. House selling: According to one real estate agent, ‘Now is the moment to get ahead of the New Year’s property rush.’ AT THE START OF THE NEW YEAR, MANY PEOPLE DECIDE TO SELL...
